Twins try to spoil Detroit's playoff push once again

The Twins still haven't named a starter for Tuesday's game in Toronto, preferring to see how the series against the Tigers shakes out before they sort through who's available to pitch.

But Scott Diamond will start the season finale on Wednesday. The Twins' best starter this season told the Twins that he's got gas in the tank after pitching the most innings of his career.

Diamond also is motivated to make the start because he's from Guelph, Ontario.

"Pitching in Canada means a lot to him," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.

Diamond, 12-8 with a 3.54 ERA, is at least one starter the Twins can write into their 2013 rotation.

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Eduardo Escobar, who was hit in the elbow on Friday, held a bat but didn't do much more before the game. He's not available.

FROM ELIAS

Baltimore's Scott Podsednik led off the first inning on Friday with a bunt single, which was the Orioles only hit of the game, That's the first time it has happened since Aug. 13, 1970 when Cesar Tovar of the Twins did it against Washington. Dick Bosman outpitched Jim Kaat as Washington won 1-0.

Tigers (83-73)

1. Austin Jackson, CF
2. Quintin Berry, LF
3. Miguel Cabrera, 3B
4. Prince Fielder, 1B
5. Delmon Young, DH
6. Andy Dirks, RF
7. Jhonny Peralta, SS
8. Alex Avila, C
9. Omar Infante, 2B

Pitching: Justin Verlander, RHP

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Ben Revere, LF
3. Joe Mauer, DH
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Ryan Doumit, C
6. Chris Parmelee, RF
7. Trevor Plouffe, 3B
8. Jamey Carroll, 2B
9. Pedro Florimon, SS